Tag: Italy
Pathetic story of a Nigerian engineer wasting away in Italy
Here is the pathetic story of a Nigerian engineer Ogochukwu Efeizomor, in search of asylum in Italy, but who at…
Trump praises Italian prime minister’s immigration policy
U.S. President Donald Trump praised Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte’s hardline position on immigration during a meeting at the White…
Shipwreck victims taken to Spain instead of Italy
A Spanish aid group said on Wednesday that it would not take a survivor and two bodies it recovered from…
Rescued migrants land in Italy
Hundreds of migrants stranded in the Mediterranean for days have disembarked in Italy before being relocated to other European Union…
Italian president intervenes in migrant stand-off
President Sergio Mattarella has made a rare intervention in Italian politics to end a simmering dispute within the ruling coalition…
Italy Minister blocks migrants on ship in Govt. tug-of-war
Dozens of migrants rescued at sea and brought to an Italian Port on Thursday were blocked on ship in Government…
Salvini’s new migrant boat blockade plan rattles Italy’s Government
Italy’s Interior Minister, Matteo Salvini’s suggestion that foreign ships taking part in European Union missions should stop taking migrants to…
Italy calls for end to UN embargo on Libya
Italy wants a UN arms embargo on Libya to be lifted to help the North African state battle people smugglers…
Italy: More than 5 million live in absolute poverty
In Italy, more than 5 million people live in absolute poverty in 2017, the highest figure since current records began…
Immigration: France won’t take any lessons from Italy – Minister
France’s minister for European affairs said international law obliged Italy to let the stranded migrant rescue vessel Lifeline dock in…
Man who infected more than 200 with HIV arrested
An HIV-positive man who might have consciously passed on the deadly virus to more than 200 sexual partners has been…
Migration policies: Pope calls for “change in mindset’’
Pope Francis called on Thursday for a “change in mindset’’ on migration policies, saying international cooperation was vital, as Italy…
Paris-Rome clash: Italy insists on rejecting Migrant ship
Italy said on Wednesday its decision to shut its ports to hundred of migrants aboard a charity ship was firm,…
Italy’s rejection of migrant ship ‘shameful’ – UN envoy
Italy’s rejection of a migrant ship is shameful but the responsibility lies with Europe as a whole, UN refugee chief…
Italy summons French ambassador over migrant remarks
Italy’s foreign ministry on Wednesday summoned French ambassador following sharp criticism by Paris of Rome’s refusal to take in more…
Italy, Malta urged to let in drifting migrant ship
The European Union and the UN refugee agency called for a swift end to a political standoff that has left…
Pictures From Mr Eazi, Temi Otedola’s Get Away In Italy
''Skin Tight'' crooner Mr Eazi and his fashion blogger girlfriend Temi Otedola are one celebrity couple that tickles our fancy…
Italy not ‘Europe’s refugee camp’ – Interior minister
Italy will no longer be “Europe’s refugee camp”, newly installed interior minister Matteo Salvini said on Monday as he promised…
France thrash Italy 3-1 in World Cup friendly
Samuel Umtiti set the hosts on their way after Kylian Mbappe's effort was parried by the Italian goalkeeper, Salvatore Sirigu.
Giuseppe Conte sworn in as Italy’s new Prime Minister
Giuseppe Conte was sworn in on Friday as Italy’s prime minister, heading western Europe’s first anti-establishment government bent on overhauling…
China happy to see political stability in Italy
Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Friday it is happy to see political stability in Italy.
Video, Photos: 17 Nigerian migrants sue Italy for returning them to Libya
Seventeen Nigerian migrants who survived a deadly sea crossing last year have filed a lawsuit against Italy for violating their…
Italy arrests Egyptian terror suspect
Italy’s anti-terrorism authority arrested an Egyptian national on Tuesday on suspicion of being a member of the so-called Islamic State…
Italy seizes rescue ship for assisting illegal immigration
Italian court has seized a charity ship on charges that its crew helped illegal immigration by rescuing more than 200…
Italian policemen arrested for taking bribes from migrants
Six police officers who issued residency permits to migrants in return for bribes of several thousand Euros have been arrested,…
Buffon retires from International football after Italy fail to qualify for 2018 World Cup
Italian goalkeeper, ageless Gigi Buffon has retired from international football after the Azurris of Italy failed to qualify for the…
Italy out of 2018 World Cup, as Sweden qualify
Italy have failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia after a goalless draw at home with Sweden…
No Groom? Woman Marries Herself
One Italian woman don marry herself for one ghen-ghen ceremony wey she arrange.
ITTF Challenge: Oyebode explains why he represents Italy, not Nigeria
John Oyebode Nigerian-born Italian table tennis player, John Oyebode, says his decision to play for Italy is to associate himself…
7 Arrested For Forcing Nigerian Women Into Prostitution
Italian police said on Thursday that seven people who lured Nigerian women to Italy “with voodoo rituals” and then forced…